Society of Instrument and Control Engineers — System Integration Division (SICE-SI)

IROS 2017 will be a major event for researchers and professionals from academia and industry interested in a broad range of topics in intelligent robots and systems. The program will integrate workshops and tutorials, plenaries, parallel technical sessions, exhibits, robot demonstrations and competitions, and social activities for attendees and guests, over a period of five days.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Vancouver

The Vancouver Section of the IEEE promotes the exchange of technical information and awareness of the local engineering community by:

Hosting evening, half-day, or full-day technical presentations and seminars on topics of current interest

Organizing tours of local companies, research labs, and industrial sites

Arranging for local support and participation in engineering conferences and symposia held in Vancouver.

Other important activities include:

Recognizing local members by nominating them for advancement in IEEE membership grade and/or IEEE technical and service awards,

Arranging for industry support of projects organized by IEEE student branches and chapters, and,

Organizing events or activities concerning either technology or public policy for the general public.

The Vancouver Section was established on August 22, 1911. The Section encompasses the geographical area of the province of BC, except for Vancouver Island (which is part of the Victoria Section). The Section currently has about 2200 active members, including 325 students at BCIT, SFU, and UBC. It is the fourth largest Section in Canada.

The Section operates on a fiscal year that runs from May - April of each year. The Annual General Meeting and election of new officers are held on the second Monday of each May. Meetings and social events are generally held from September - April.

The Section's nine active technical chapters represent 15 of the 37 technical societies and councils of IEEE and are listed on the menu bar to the left. Each chapter holds 5-6 technical meetings or tours each year. Some chapters organize a few half or full day seminars, and a distinguished lecture or two.